Media releases

September 15, 2026 — As summer 2026 draws to a close, Ottawa Tourism and Outaouais Tourism are reporting strong results across Canada’s National Capital Region.

June 23, 2026—Ottawa Tourism is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Kinnear as its new Vice President, Marketing & Communications, effective August 2026.

June 1, 2026—Ottawa Tourism announced its volunteer Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today.

May 7, 2026 — Ottawa Tourism announces funding support for 10 projects through its Nightlife Tourism Development Fund.

March 25, 2026—Ottawa Tourism welcomed hundreds of members of the local tourism community for the fourth annual iteration of the Shine On Awards

February 24, 2026 — Ottawa Tourism, in partnership with the City of Ottawa, is pleased to announce the recipients of the Major Festivals Fund.

January 20, 2026 — To kick off Ottawa’s 200th anniversary as a partner of the City of Ottawa in the development of programming, Ottawa Tourism is announcing funding support for fourteen projects through its 200th Tourism Animation Fund.

January 7, 2026 — Ottawa Tourism, in collaboration with Immersive International, Optimal Show Experience and Taste Ottawa, is introducing two new additions: The Lantern Grove and Capital City Bites.

November 4, 2025 — Ottawa Tourism’s new holiday rom-com, Magic On Set, is now available on Air Canada’s in-flight entertainment, in English with optional French subtitles, and streaming on YouTube.